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TIL despite stereotypes about Japanese salarymen, Americans now work more hours on average than Japanese

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rNe7d TIL "The Honeymooners", one of the most iconic and influential sitcoms of all time (inspiring The Flintstones for example), only ran for 39 episodes, all airing within a single year.
8dmL TIL that in germany you are not allowed to skip your break if you are working more than 6 hours a day.
R5KB6 TIL of Annie Wilkins, a 63 year old farmer who, given two years to live, embarked on a 4000 mile journey across the US to see the Pacific Ocean
8a8AK TIL that the St. Patrick's Day tradition of dyeing the Chicago river green arose by accident when a group of plumbers used green dye to trace illegal substances that were polluting the river. The dyeing of the river is still sponsored by the local plumbers union.
XLWP TIL that in the UK alcohol is a leading cause of death in men between the ages of 16 and 50.